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Nominations Open for IMEA Governing Council

The Governing Council shall work with the President to govern the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Governing Council shall consist of volunteer members of the International Music and Entertainment Association. To be eligible to seek an office on the Governing Council, an individual must be an active member of the organization. The Governing Council is elected by the membership to serve a two year term.

Reports to: President and Council

Aside from the President, the Governing Council shall consist of the following positions:

Chair of Music Division

Chair of Theatre Division

Chair of Film Division

Chair of Fundraising

Chair of Education

Chair of Member Services

Chair of Marketing and Communications

Chair of Area Director Program

Secretary, Member-at-Large

Member-at-Large

2017 Election: The 2017 election shall take place November 1-3. Only active members of the Association may vote in this election. The deadline for nominations shall end October 13, 2017.

Interested candidates shall express written interest prior to the October 13th deadline. Please send an email to President Colt Chambers at You may enable JavaScript to see this email address. and include the position you are interested in, a high-level overview of your qualifications, why you would like to serve, and what makes you the best candidate for the position you plan to seek.

Members of the Governing Council may participate in the annual IMEA Awards unless they are selected to serve on the Nominating and/or Voting Committee.

Please see below for each position’s description and responsibilities.

CHAIR OF MUSIC DIVISION

Shall serve as chairperson of the Music Division committee.

Brainstorm, recommend, and implement potential benefits, program ideas, discounts, and events that would be of interest to members in the music industry.

Work with his/her committee to finalize eligibility information and judging sheet for the annual IMEA Awards.

Work with his/her committee to develop a list of potential qualified individuals to serve on the Nominating and Voting Committees of the annual IMEA Awards.

Keep up with the latest legal and legislation issues related to the music industry that might be of interest to IMEA members.

Additional Qualifications: Should have experience in and knowledge of the music industry as an artist/songwriter, manager, record company, producer, etc.

CHAIR OF THEATRE DIVISION

Shall serve as chairperson of the Theatre Division committee.

Brainstorm, recommend, and implement potential benefits, program ideas, discounts, and events that would be of interest to theatre members.

Work with his/her committee to finalize eligibility information and judging sheet for the annual IMEA Awards.

Work with his/her committee to develop a list of potential qualified individuals to serve on the Nominating and Voting Committees of the annual IMEA Awards.

Brainstorm and determine ways to reach new theatre members through outreach.

Work with committee to implement resources and benefits for playwrights, in addition to theatre companies.

Keep up with the latest legal and legislation issues related to the theatre industry that might be of interest to IMEA members.

Additional Qualifications: Should have experience in and knowledge of the theatre/entertainment industry as an artistic director, producer, company manger, etc.

CHAIR OF MUSIC DIVISION

Shall serve as chairperson of the Film Division committee.

Work with committee and Council to implement a Film division/program within the organization and eventually into the annual IMEA Awards.

Brainstorm, recommend, and implement potential benefits, program ideas, discounts, and events that would be of interest to members in the film industry.

Keep up with the latest legal and legislation issues related to the film industry that might be of interest to IMEA members.

Additional Qualifications: Should have experience in and knowledge of the film industry as filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, etc.

CHAIR OF FUNDRAISING

Shall serve as the chairperson of the Fundraising committee.

Will work with division and committee chairs to implement fundraising strategies.

Will work with committee to raise funds for various events, programs, and the Foundation.

Will develop sponsorship packets for IMEA events and be responsible, along with other members, to solicit sponsors.